Brief Boys Review K'Mando Pouch

Pouch
K'Mando
Avg. $20 US

Brief Boys Mitchell and Patton try the “three-chambered design” that holds your anatomy and “feels like nothing at all.”

Patton: I’m going to be frank and up front about this one. This is not clothing. This is a sex toy.

Mitchell: Well, I did manage to wear it for a day, but I can see what you mean. Honestly though, this is more functional than I thought it would be. I expected to put it on and immediately hate it, but I didn’t. The terrycloth material was extremely soft and comfortable. It was nice to be able to wear a pair of jeans with the sensation of going commando but without the scratchy feeling you get in a man-on-denim scenario. But it does have its obvious drawbacks, the largest being that it’s totally impractical. It takes several minutes of fiddling just to be able to put it back on, and I couldn’t imagine having to do this in a public restroom several times per day.

P: Fiddling, or reattaching?

M: The second drawback is that the fabric, while somewhat stretchy, isn’t nearly stretchy enough. Depending on a man’s physical makeup, the “one size fits all” approach is not going to work unless the fabric is far more flexible.

P: I’m pretty sure it’s just a sex toy.

M: And how did that work out for you?

P: Let’s just put it this way: the longer I tried to stuff myself into it, the less likely it was to fit. This isn’t something to wear to the office, or even to the bar. This is something to wear if you’re not allowed to touch yourself.

M: It is pretty snug on there, isn’t it? I expected that it would slip off, but it stays on securely.

P: Through all kinds of activities.

M: If you can actually manage to put it on.

 FIT /  Poor
 COMFORT /  Good
 STYLE /  Average
 QUALITY /  Average
 VALUE /  Average

 BOTTOM LINE /  A fun idea, but one size does not fit all, or even most.

K’mando Strapless Pouch Fits like a Glove and Looks like an Elegant Sock Puppet

The next step in men’s underwear design is both less and more: less straps, less material, yet more comfort. With the K’mando Strapless Pouch, cumbersome straps are a thing of the past. Cushioned and seamless, the K’mando Strapless Pouch supports the three amigos down below while hiding unseemly seams beneath your clothes – not the way to stand out in a crowd.

K’mando, the no-holds-barred approach to men’s underwear, is like a ball-bearing wall for your balls but holds everything in place in a soft unencumbered way, in 100% Micro-Terry COMFORTREL fabric, an au naturale feeling beneath the pants.

Life is restrictive enough: staying in between the yellow lines, working from 9-5, standing in line at the store. Why should underwear be restrictive, too?

K'mando underwear doesn’t follow the rules. It’s the new break out style in men’s underwear – the underwear that says f*** you to traditional men’s underwear brands that are too afraid to take a chance.

Don’t be a victim of the old traditional tighty-whitey, ball, and chain straps of the past. Be bold and ballsy in K’mando mens pouch underwear, available in white, black, gray, or nude. Feel free each day while going commando into the work demilitarized zone. As other wounded warriors grimace from being ensnared in an underwear trap, a smile brightens your face, beaming the comfort of feeling as if you’re wearing almost nothing down below. Just because you’re stuck in a cubicle, doesn’t mean your underwear needs to be, too.

Don’t be an underwear robot. Break out of the pack and make a statement to the same blurry faces that you see disappear into a crowd on the street and beneath their pants. They’re stuck in an underwear rut that requires a constant tug and shift. In a K’mando Pouch, you can take on a day without worrying what’s happening down below.

Go K’mando and win the war against tug and shift underwear,

The Underwear Addict.

Holiday Underwear Buying Guide

Buying underwear for someone is a very personal matter. Especially for guys, because (as much as I'd like to argue otherwise) they don't get new underwear all that often, so when they do it's important that it works for them and their body.  That being said, many guys have a strong preference for what style (boxers, briefs, trunks, etc) of underwear they wear.  Some don't care that much or may be happy with a number of different styles, but others care a lot.  So make sure you know your man well before buying.  Also, it is very important for you to make sure you know your man's size.  What he wears in pants may not be the same as his underwear, so make sure you check.  Also, snooping in his underwear drawer may not tell you the completely correct size as it's possible he may have some old undies lying around that no longer fit or never fit.  If you aren't going to ask him outright, make sure you look at a pair that you know fits him well.  It's important you get the right size because most places won't let you return it.

That being said, underwear is a great gift for the holidays and many people love to give and receive it!  So once you've figured out what style and size of underwear your man needs, there's still a whole lot to choose from.  I've broken it down for you based on the personality/type of man who might like to wear each pair.  Use this holiday underwear buying guide as a jumping off point for what to get your man.  While some of these undies may seem a little expensive to you, you're paying for quality so they're worth it.  

And finally, make sure you check shipping times and order early so it arrives in time!

 

For the Classic Man:

Ristefsky Macheda low-rise brief.

• This category is for the guy who likes to keep it simple.  He's not opposed to something with style, but he likes his comfort first.  
• Jockey has some great selections this holiday season for the man who likes to keep it simple.  The Jockey Classics briefs are simple and affordable.  And if your man's a little more adventurous you can get him them in some different colors.  I'm also loving the looks of the Jockey Echelon bikini brief.  Super modern and hip, but still classic and simple.  
• Another one of my new favorites in Ristefsky Macheda.  Their underwear is all about being simple and understated but still body conscious.  I really like some of the briefs they have for their retro flair.   I also love their low-rise brief (shown). 
• Another great option for the classic guy is /baskit/.  I would especially recommend (read my review) something from their Snugfit Seamless collection. 

For the Lover/Boyfriend: 

Embossment Boxer from Intymen.

• This is the category for that special someone in your life or just that guy who you know will love and appreciate some sexy undies.
• Some of my favorites are Good Devil and Intymen.  I personally love the Embossment boxer from Intymen (shown).  Once he's done unwrapping them you can unwrap him.  
• Another good option is Doreanse, a French brand that is newly available to the American market exclusively through Audace.   The name literally means "golden bay".  They have all sorts of sexy undies including my favorite Jungle Brief.  Stay tuned for an upcoming brand profile of Doreanse. EDIT 12/16/10: Doreanse is NOT a French brand, it is just a French name.  The brand is actually from Turkey. 
• Another great new-comer on the market is Croota.  They stock some super sexy bikinis (which are basically thongs) called second skin.   I'm also really digging their WW-III collection, which has military-inspired cargo pockets on the sides. 
• For the super daring and open guy, there's the new K'Mando brand of underwear.  This is just a pouch for his goods and nothing more.  They are quite comfy, but not for everyone. 

The Fun Guy:

Lick brand Check Brief.

• This category is for the guy who likes to have fun.  He's adventurous and not afraid to take risks.  That goes for his fashion choices as well.  He's daring and confident in his appearance.  There's a lot of great new styles out there for this guy.
• Grundies is a great new brand from Australia.  I especially like their aussie collection like the trunk with the Austrlia flag or the trunk with a cock (rooster) printed across the pouch. 
• Another great new brand is Lick, which has four collections: Leisure, Individual, Classic, and Kinky (thus their name Lick).  I personally really like the Individual collection, especially the Union brief and the Check brief (shown).   
• Stonemen has also just released some great new beach-inspired styles, a great way to feel like you're on a vacation this holiday season.  Read what I have to say about them here. 
• And another one of my favorites is Popduds.  These are screen-printed undies with original artworks on them.  You can read my review here.  

The Fashionable Man:

James Tudor retro boxer.

• This category is for the guy that's all about style.  He's all about refinement but also isn't afraid to have a little fun with his fashion choices.  
• James Tudor just released some great new retro-inspired undies.  I personally love this brand with all it's funky details like the fully functional button flies (great for easy access).  I'm particularly loving the new retro boxer (shown).    
• Another great brand for the stylish guy is 2eros.  They're underwear is all about refined style that is still very form flattering and original.  I really like the looks of their newest Icon 3 series. 
• And finally there's the habitual favorite aussieBum.  This brand offers a lot of great stuff.  Some fits into fashion, some is more fun.  All in all aussieBum is just a great brand.  But their stuff is very personal, so make sure you know your man well before buying. 

The Sporty Guy:

• This is for the guy who is athletic and likes to do sports.  He is very body conscious and keeps in good shape and is proud of it.
• My favorite underwear for working out is Equmen brand briefs because they support and wick well.  Check out my review here.   

Not Quite Commando, but K'Mando - New Brand

K'Mando Sport is a new brand of underwear that is being touted as the next best thing to going commando.  There are those of us who like to go commando (granted if you're one of them you're probably not reading this blog) but sometimes that's not always practical, this is where K'Mando comes in.  K'Mando is basically a sock for your cock; it covers all your bits with as little coverage as possible.  But it's a little more complicated than that.  This pouch has a padded under-collar to help keep you supported and lifted forward.  It also features an adjustable snap closure so that it fits perfectly around your junk and stays on.  This "sock" has three separate compartments to hold all your parts in place (one each for your balls and another for your shaft).  K'Mando has a seamless front for extra comfort and to prevent unsightly seams showing through your pants.  K'Mando currently comes in four colors: white, black, gray, and nude (for a more authentic commando appearance).  I have a few pairs that I've been sent to try, but I can't quite figure out how to put them on and fit everything in comfortably.  It looks like it should be really easy, but trust me it's not.  Once I figure it out though, I'll wear them for a day or two and let you know my thoughts in a review.  In the meantime, you can  get K'Mando from Skivvies and His Trunks for about $20.